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Deployment of Starlink Kits in Mayotte to Address Communication Gaps Aimed at tackling urgent communication challenges in parts of Mayotte, the use of Starlink kits has been implemented to ensure crisis management efforts are not hindered. “The idea is to urgently address communication issues in certain areas of the island,” a source from the prefecture…

Holiday Special: Exploring JD Vance’s Unexpected European Connections To start the new year, POLITICO is sharing a standout episode from its sister podcast, Power Play. The regular EU Confidential podcast will return next week, but in the meantime, delve into this fascinating exploration of JD Vance’s rise and his surprising European support network. Ohio Senator…

Anderlecht (Brussels Morning Newspaper): On New Year’s Eve in Kuregem, Anderlecht, 30 people were arrested amid violence, including attacks on police, highlighting ongoing community issues. In Kuregem, Anderlecht, there were some fires, including a Christmas tree and cars, which led to around 30 people getting arrested for setting off fireworks. Those who were arrested were…

Potential Roadblock for Assisted Dying Bill in the Lords As it stands, there’s no certainty that the House of Lords will be able to amend the assisted dying bill without effectively derailing it. Any changes made in the Lords would need to return to the House of Commons for approval. However, given the limited time…

Antwerp (Eurotoday): Antwerp police will end their creative speed camera tweets after 10 years due to declining engagement on X and the rise of real-time apps. The Antwerp police have decided to stop their daily tweets about where speed cameras are located. They said this effort hasn’t been very effective lately because fewer people are…

As France’s political scene gears up for the 2027 presidential election, tensions among the country’s left-wing factions are bubbling to the surface. The Socialist Party, having languished in political obscurity since François Hollande’s presidency ended in 2017, is now attempting to reassert its relevance. Talks with centrist François Bayrou, however, failed to yield significant progress,…

Brussels (Eurotoday): Strong storms on January 1 caused 160 calls and 54 emergencies in Flemish Brabant, with fallen trees disrupting services in Halle and Leuven. On January 1, strong storms hit Flemish Brabant West, causing emergency calls for the fire department. They managed around 160 regular fire and ambulance calls but also responded to 54…

Eastern European and Nordic countries, such as Poland and Sweden, are pushing for increased EU spending on defense, while Southern nations like Italy and Greece are advocating for more funds to address the challenges posed by migrant arrivals from Africa. As 2025 approaches, EU member states will establish their priorities and negotiating stances. However, if…

Brussels (Eurotoday) – RMI has put out a code yellow notice for slippery surfaces in some regions of Belgium because of expected snow on Thursday morning. The warning is valid until 10:00 AM on Thursday, the 2nd of January 2025. The current forecast for snow is in place until Thursday, 12:00 midday and comes as…

Moscow (Eurotoday) – Russia’s Defense Ministry reported targeting Ukraine’s energy infrastructure and military sites, aiming to weaken Ukraine’s power supply and morale. Russian Defence Ministry has stated that it had struck energy facilities in Ukraine that back Kyiv’s military-industrial complex. As reported by Reuters, the Russian Defence Ministry declared that over the last 24 hours,…